Crawford Wilson

Unable to carry on the family tradition of being the High School mascot due to the fact that he's allergic to the costume, Cleatus Poole quietly recruits his best friend Pete for the job. Reluctantly agreeing with the strict understanding that their pact will remain a secret, Pete dons the Chicken costume and goes to work. At first, painfully shy Pete isn't sure he's up to the task, but before long he's got the whole school cheering. (All Movie Guide)